The Ashanti maintained the Golden Stool as their most prized possession. Before they went to war, their war chiefs consulted it. As time progressed and as the Ashanti scored more victories over their rivals, turning their kingdom into an empire, the Golden Stool became even more revered.
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Her exploits should spur on African women in particular and all peoples of African descent to work selflessly to uphold the values and traditions of African society.